Elsewhere, United themselves jumped the gun by half-an-hour or so after posting a huge “Welcome David Moyes to United” banner on their Facebook page by mistake, inviting fans to leave messages for the inbound Glaswegian…

Oops.

To be fair, United’s press department haven’t really had much practice when it comes to announcing new managers for the past quarter-of-a-century. This is all new to them.

Bless ’em.

UPDATE: Manchester United have just confirmed that Moyes has been appointed their new manager on a whopping six-year deal on Sir Alex’s recommendation.

Moyes will take charge at Old Trafford, as stated, at the end of the current season.

Wow! Six years? That’s a level of commitment we weren’t really expecting.

As an Everton supporter, I’m sorry to see Moyes leave but can certainly understand his choosing to go. Recognizing there is no way to know for certain how anyone would fare following Fergie at MU, Moyes seems like a wise choice for them. I wish Moyes well and hope MU finishes second or third next year (behind Everton and perhaps Liverpool).